US Bridges

Alice Shaw RD over Turkey Creek

Good

Franklin Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 M W of LA 865 · Structure no. 582100000581000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,001
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alice Shaw RD over Turkey Creek is a concrete slab carrying Alice Shaw RD over Turkey Creek in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,001 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,101 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesAlice Shaw RD
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.2 M W of LA 865
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.17822, -91.7197
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width3 ft (0.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,001 (2011)
Projected traffic1,101 by 2031
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alice Shaw RD over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alice Shaw RD over Turkey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Alice Shaw RD over Turkey Creek carry?

About 1,001 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Alice Shaw RD over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Alice Shaw RD over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.